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Denise Van Outen splits from boyfriend Jimmy Barba after 18 months as romance ‘runs its course’

It's been a 'rough few weeks' for the popular TV star

Denise Van Outen has issued a statement after splitting from her boyfriend Jimmy Barba.

Former Strictly Come Dancing runner-up Denise, 49, and Jimmy, 55, dated for 18 months.

The couple got together a few months after ex Big Breakfast presenter Denise split from Eddie Boxshall, who she appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox with.

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But now, The Sun has reported that Denise has confirmed her romance with Jimmy has “run its course”.

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Denise Van Outen is single after ending her relationship with boyfriend Jimmy (Credit: Splashnews.com)

Denise Van Outen ‘parts ways’ with Jimmy

The mum-of-one, who was married to Lee Mead between 2009 and 2015, told The Sun: “We have decided to part ways but we remain great friends and our families and children are still in touch.”

Additionally, an unnamed insider is said to have indicated Denise was torn over ending things.

But ultimately Denise decided to ‘go with her instincts’.

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‘A really tough decision to make’

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Jimmy Barba and Denise Van Outen, pose for pics in September 2023

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer

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